The Krasheninnikov volcano eruption, which last happened in 1550, occurred just days after a powerful earthquake rocked the region. Authorities have confirmed that the plume's trajectory does not interfere with populated areas.

Largest active volcano in the northern hemisphere began erupting on Wednesday afternoon following the huge earthquake in Russia's far east.

Russia's Klyuchevskoy volcano, the largest active one in the northern hemisphere, erupted on Wednesday following a significant earthquake off the country's eastern coast. Lava is flowing down the western slope,